Wholesaler · Marysville, WA · Member since 2023 · 12 posts · 6 votes
I’m looking to focus on probates as my main lead source, but the areas I want to target aren’t local to me. I need someone who’s based in the area and can go to the courthouse every two weeks to pull new probate filings.
I’m not exactly sure what the best way is to find someone reliable for this. I was thinking of posting a gig on Craigslist, but I know there’s some risk with scams on there. I’d be open to suggestions if you’ve done something similar or have a better approach to getting records like this.
The counties I’m targeting are Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, and Sarasota.
I’m looking to focus on probates as my main lead source, but the areas I want to target aren’t local to me. I need someone who’s based in the area and can go to the courthouse every two weeks to pull new probate filings.
I’m not exactly sure what the best way is to find someone reliable for this. I was thinking of posting a gig on Craigslist, but I know there’s some risk with scams on there. I’d be open to suggestions if you’ve done something similar or have a better approach to getting records like this.
The counties I’m targeting are Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, and Sarasota.
You might consider finding someone who will be paid based on the work they actually complete, rather than paying upfront. That way, the worst-case scenario is wasted time—not money.
In many states, probate filings are available online. You can often look up court filings that include the personal representative’s (PR’s) name and address, and sometimes the attorney’s info too. The decedent’s name is usually listed, though the filings don’t always indicate whether they owned real estate or give a full address—so some digging is still required.
What I’d suggest is hiring someone who can consistently go to courthouse and write down all the missing information by reviewing these filings for you (say, every two weeks), and you pay either per lead generated or a flat fee per batch of filings. That way you control the cost, and any potential scammer would just fail to deliver—costing you time interviewing them, not money.
It’s totally possible to find someone reliable via Craigslist or similar platforms, but structure it to protect yourself. Focus on results-based pay and verify their work before scaling up.